Local reports indicate 11 people have been injured in a scaffolding collapse at a border crossing between San Diego California and Tijuana Mexico. The accident occurred before 11 a.m. Wednesday September 14 when the the scaffolding fell on cars below. Three people were extricated from their vehicles and taken to local hospitals while others experienced minor injuries.
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Commentary
I hope all the victims in this accident enjoy a speedy recovery from this collapse. An independent investigation is needed to determine liability in this matter. Motorists passing through this checkpoint have a reasonable expectation of safety from construction work above. It would appear this expectation was breached with the collapse. This is a key element of a personal injury claim as a duty of safety must be broken in order to have standing. Once this duty is breached if a negligence determination is made from the independent investigation a claim can typically proceed. The only other element needed are claimants who can show tangible economic loss as a result of the accident and subsequent injury. This is usually not an issue as injuries often result in medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering all eligible under personal injury law.
Texas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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